Programs Library Technician Children and Youth

• An exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing and dynamic team
• High level customer service and program’s role
• Permanent, full-time position

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the City of Ryde Library Service

The City of Ryde library service comprises of five branches at Ryde, North Ryde, Eastwood, West Ryde, and Gladesville as well as a significant online library. Our libraries are places of social inclusion where members of our community borrow items for leisure and lifelong learning, learn about new technology, participate in activities, attend children’s and adults’ programs, and carry out study and research for school assignments or business projects. They are lively, busy places and serve a culturally diverse customer base.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional with strong Childrens and Youth programming and supervision experience.

As part of a high performing team, you will contribute to the delivery of a diverse range of programs to meet our communities needs and develop new and innovative programs that focus on Children and Youth. This role is also responsible for collection maintenance of our Toy Library and STEM kit collections.

As a Programs Technician this role also provides support in Shift Supervision during operational shifts, including supervising staff as well as a variety of tasks which range from assisting customers with library technology, Reader Advisory services, and maintaining a safe, neat, welcoming library. 

About You

You will have exceptional customer service skills and enthusiasm to help our diverse range of public library users, and a passion for working with Children and Young Adults.

In addition, you will also have:

• Diploma in Library Information Services recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). OR a degree in a discipline related to the duties of the position and a TAFE Cert IV in Library and Information Services recognised by ALIA
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a library.
• Experience in providing a range of Children and Youth programs for libraries or related institutions
• Experience in supervising staff
• Exceptional teamwork skills with proven experience to also work independently
• Adaptable approach to tasks with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• An enthusiasm for technology and the ability to assist customers in the use of library technologies such as printing, scanning, use of online resources and apps

Note: This is a Child Related position and employment is subject to verification of the Working with Children Check (WWC) status. The cost of obtaining a WWC clearance is at the applicant's expense. For more information, please go to the Office of the Children's Guardian website.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $71,817.54 - $80,367.25 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 25th September 2024 at 11.30pm. 

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description, or contact Gabrielle Wyllie, Programs Librarian Children and Youth on 0422 447 878 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety